Adaptec iSA1500 - Storage Array NAS Server User manual

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
ADAPTEC STORAGE ARRAY ISA1500
ISCSI–SATA RAID SUBSYSTEM

1
Kit Contents
Installation Checklist
❏Install the unit in a rack (optional).
❏Install the disk drives.
❏Connect a keyboard and monitor.
❏Connect the cables and power on the unit.
❏Attach the bezel.
❏Complete the initial configurations.
❏Install Microsoft®DiskPart (Windows users only).
❏Install Adaptec Storage ManagerTM.
This Quick Install Guide assumes that you plan to manage your
IPSAN from a Windows system running Adaptec Storage
Manager. Refer to the User’s Guide on the CD for information
on other operating systems.
Adaptec iSA1500
Enclosure
Power
Cable
Quick Install
Guide
Adaptec
iSA1500 CD
Rack
Mount
Hardware
Front Bezel Four hard disk drives
and drive carriers

2
Safety Tips
Caution: To prevent personal injury, have someone assist you
during rack installation.
Caution: If you are installing your enclosure in a rack, prevent
personal injury and equipment damage by following the rack
manufacturer’s safety instructions. Install your enclosure only
in a rack that has been properly secured in an area with
suitable environmental conditions.
Installing the Enclosure in a Rack (Optional)
Use slide rails or a shelf to mount the enclosure in a rack.
!
!
RESET

3
Installing the Disk Drives
Repeat for the three remaining disk drives.
Connecting a Monitor and Keyboard
Before continuing, connect a monitor to the Video port and a
keyboard to the Keyboard port on the rear of the Adaptec iSA1500.
Connecting the Cables and Powering On
Use Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) cables to connect to the Ethernet ports.
Open lever fully.
Insert disk by hand.
Use lever to snap drive into place.
Connect Management Port (Eth 0) to IPSAN or LAN
iSCSI Data Port (Eth 1) iSCSI Data Port (Eth 2)
Connect iSCSI Data Ports to IPSAN

4
Note: Adaptec recommends that you use a regulating
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Connect power cable to unit and
power supply.
Press the Power button.

5
Attaching the Bezel
Completing the Initial Configuration
Before you can use the Adaptec Storage Manager software, you
must configure the Adaptec iSA1500’s basic network parameters
using the CLI, which is preinstalled on your Adaptec iSA1500. (For
more information about the CLI, see the User’s Guide on the CD.)
Configure the Adaptec iSA1500 using the monitor and keyboard.
You can also use a terminal emulation program through the serial
connection, with these settings: Null Modem Cable; Baud Rate
115,200; Data Bits 8; Parity None; Stop Bits 1; Flow Control Off.
When you power on the Adaptec iSA1500, the Initialization Wizard
opens. Use the Initialization Wizard to set all basic parameters.
Note: Make a note of the IP addresses you assign for future
reference.
Align and attach left side first.
Swing the bezel closed, then
secure it in place using the button.

6
Installing Microsoft DiskPart (Windows only)
Microsoft DiskPart must be installed on every Windows server that
will have access to storage on the Adaptec iSA1500 subsystem and
will be managed by Adaptec Storage Manager.
Download DiskPart from the Microsoft Web site at
www.microsoft.com. Follow Microsoft’s instructions to complete the
installation.
Installing Adaptec Storage Manager
You must install Adaptec Storage Manager on all Windows
systems that will be connected to the Adaptec iSA1500. (To manage
your IPSAN using Adaptec Storage Manager, you must have a
dedicated management station or server running Windows 2000 or
Windows 2003, with Adaptec Storage Manager installed.)
1Insert the Adaptec iSA1500 CD into the CD-ROM drive of your
management system.
The setup program opens automatically and the Welcome screen
appears. (If the setup program does not open, double-click the
Setup.exe icon on the CD to begin setup and installation.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Installation types:
■iSCSI Station—Use for any server that will have access to
storage on the Adaptec iSA1500 and be managed by
Adaptec Storage Manager.
■Management Station—Use for any server that will be used
to manage the Adaptec iSA1500 and the servers that access
storage. (This installation type allows no storage access.)
■iSCSI and Management Station—Use for any server that
will access storage on the Adaptec iSA1500 and be used to
manage the Adaptec iSA1500 and the servers that access
storage.
■Custom—Use if you want to customize the installation and
have control over which specific components are installed.
(Adaptec recommends that only advanced users choose to
customize the software installation.)

7
Next Steps
The Adaptec Storage Array iSA1500 User’s Guide on the CD provides
instructions for completing these next steps:
■Using Adaptec Storage Manager to complete system
configuration.
■Adding an agent.
■Installing the initiator.
■Configuring the server.
■Building an IPSAN.

R
Adaptec, Inc.
691 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035 USA
©2004 Adaptec, Inc.
All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo
are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions.
Part Number: 513675-06,Ver. AB, LB 01/04